Tokyo Architecture Promenades, Harajuku to Roppongi, Azabu
Joined 2024
This one-day tour will satisfy those guests who love Japanese architecture, old and new. We will start from Meiji Shrine, Japanese traditional architecture, quiet tranquility. We move to Takeshita street where you can find cute ‘Kawaii’ culture.
You can enjoy lots of modern architecture designed by Tadao Ando etc. both side of Omotesando promenades. After enjoying a good Japanese lunch, we try to enjoy Nezu Museum, the National Art Center, 21_21 Design Sight or Azabudai Hills. Be my guests!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
JR Harajuku Station West Exit
- JR Harajuku Station West Exit (Not East, Takeshita Exit) If you want me to pick you up your hotel in Tokyo 23 ward, I can.
Meet & Start from JR Harajuku Station West Exit
Start of the tour *flexible meeting time 8:00-14:00
Meiji Shrine
Enshrined for Meiji Emperor after his death, 1930. Thoughtfully designed by professional forest designer from the scratch supported by public donations.
Takeshita Street
Oposite area of Meiji Shrine is Takaeshita street next to Harajuku Station.
You can walk through the famous Japanese cute ‘Kawaii’ culture street and enjoy shops and restaurants.
Omotesando Promerades
Ginza is a shopping area for established class. Omotesando is more young and vivid.
You can find a lot of new challenges by shop owners and architect designers in Omotesando.
If you have an iterest in architecture, you will surely enjoy your time.
Famous names of architects are Hiroshi Nakamura, Tadao Ando, Kengo Kuma, Kisho Kurokawa, Kenzo Tange, Toyoo Ito,,,, and goes on.
Japanese Lunch near Omotesando
After hearing your preference to Japanese food, I will find out a good reasonable restaurant, like Gyoza, Sushi, Tonkatsu etc..
Nezu Museum
Designed by Kengo Kuma. Good collection for old Japanese drawings, sculptures with a beautiful garden.
The National Art Center
Designed by Kisho Kurokawa as his last work. Opened in 2007 as Japan's the largest art exhibition spaces and permanent collections.
21_21 Design Sight or Azabudai Hills
You can choose the last place to visit from 21_21 Design Sight or Azabudai Hills.
21_21 Design Sight is located in Roppongi, walking distance from the National Art Centre.
Azubudai Hills, by taxi, is the tallest building in Japan, 330 m Hight , opened in 2023.
Ending Point
Last place of the tour or your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guiding
Hotel pick-up in Tokyo 23 ward
Transportation fee (you & guide) / Entrance tickets/ Meals (you & guide)
I will estimate your transportation fee after deciding our itinerary.
Lunch per person would be around ¥2,000-¥3,000, Dinner would be around ¥4,000-¥7,000.
If you have a particular interest for museums & buildings, I will check it for you.
Nezu Museum ¥1,600 etc..
Tour Important Information
To enjoy good walking, your proper cloths and shoes are appreciated.
As for transportation, I will propose to use public transportation of JR or subway mainly, however, if you prefer to use taxi or hired car, I can arrange beforehand.
In the case, you want to book the tour with more than 8 persons, please send a message to me.
If your hotel near Yokohama Station, I can also pick you up then we can move to Tokyo.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you to Mt. Fuji, Japanese Alps, Nikko, Kyoto and Osaka if you cover my expenses.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Shin N.
Welcome to Japan! I'm Shin. I have been an English Guide in Japan more than10 years.
I can guide Tokyo, Kanagawa and almost all metropolitan sightseeing and walking spots.
I was born in Kobe, grown up in Osaka, and studied in Kyoto,
so not only Tokyo but I also have a good knowledge of Japanese historical cities.
I love talking about Japanese food & culture, walking quiet narrow streets, drinking tasty Japanese whisky, Sumo, Rugby & Sports, and Japanese mountains.
I climbed Mt. Fuji 18 times with foreign guests. We enjoyed the auspicious moments of sunrising from the summit.
I would like to support you to make your stay in Japan memorable and precious one.
It is grateful if you refer to my proposed tour schedule,
in the case you have your own interests, I am happy to tailor the tour schedule responding your requests.
Please feel free to contact me.
I look forward to sharing wonderful time in Japan with you. Be my guest!
$197/ per group
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